Rain Bird’s New SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor Kit
Makes Smart Technology Easy And Affordable
Smart irrigation technology is one of the best ways to save time,
money and water while maintaining beautiful, healthy landscapes.
Until recently, however, cost and complexity have made smart
technology impractical for use in many residential or light
commercial applications. Now, the new SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor
Kit from Rain Bird has the power to change that by giving contractors
an easier, more affordable way to upgrade both new and existing
irrigation systems to smart technology. View the full press release (PDF: 89 KB)
Australia leading the way with water savings initiatives
29 March 2009 -- A top US water efficiency expert has praised Australia’s water savings programs and urged the
US to adopt similar initiatives.
Speaking at the 10th Rain Bird Intelligent Use of Water™ Summit, in Melbourne, Executive
Director, Alliance for Water Efficiency, Mary Ann Dickinson, said Australians have done a
remarkable job in educating consumers to use water sustainably. View the full press release (PDF: 87 KB)
Rain Bird Rotor first to receive Smart Approved WaterMark.
Rain Bird Australia has announced that its 5000 PRS series rotor has become the first gear driven rotor in Australia to be awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark, a distinction reserved for products that make significant savings in water usage.
The 5000 PRS gear driven rotor combines Rain Bird’s award-winning Rain Curtain™ nozzle technology with an in-stem pressure regulator (PRS) which maintains a constant optimum pressure of 45 psi or 3.1 bars at the nozzle, irrespective of inlet pressure, thereby preventing the misting and fogging caused by higher pressures.
This results in water savings while providing a uniform spray and maximum coverage. In exhaustive life cycle tests, this remarkable irrigation component proved to be 3.8 times more reliable than its nearest US competitor and is therefore being backed by an industry-leading 5 year warranty.
The 5000 PRS gear driven rotor is reliable, durable and easy to use. The self-aligning nozzles can be interchanged and spray patterns adjusted to suit a particular location.
This water-smart rotor will save water and time while improving productivity and providing uniform results.
As the only heavy duty irrigation rotor in Australia to receive the Smart Approved WaterMark, it’s hardly surprising that the Rain Bird 5000 PRS gear driven rotor is being heralded as the ‘Next Evolution in Rotor Performance.’
Rain
Bird PRS Dial, 1800-PRS Spray Head and RSD Rain Sensor receive Smart Approved WaterMark
Rain
Bird Australia, an authorised distributor for Rain
Bird, the world’s leading manufacturer of irrigation
and water management products, has announced that the PRS Dial, 1800-PRS Spray Head and RSD Rain Sensor have been awarded Smart Approved WaterMark status.
The PRS-Dial is an excellent means of regulating
outlet pressure at the valve regardless of incoming pressure
fluctuations. The visible scale makes installation quick and
easy. The regulator fits all Rain Bird PGA, PEB, PESB, GB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES series valves. The dial cartridge (sold
separately) retrofits easily into existing PRS-B units.
The 1800 PRS Series is designed for areas
with high and/or widely fluctuating water pressures, and has
all 1800 Series features, plus a PRS pressure regulator built into the stem. No parts to be installed
at the site, saving you time and money. The 1800 PRS ends misting and fogging caused by high pressure and helps stop water
waste, even when watering occurs in high pressure or windy
conditions
The 1800-PRS maintains a constant outlet pressure at 30 psi (2.1 bar) to ensure maximum spray body and nozzle performance, even with varying inlet pressures. Spray bodies
and nozzles perform best at 30 psi.
The Rain Bird RSD Series Rain Sensor is
an easy to install, durable and visually pleasing rain sensor
device
suitable
for 24VAC
residential
and commercial
applications. This high quality product saves water and extends
irrigation system life by automatically measuring precipitation
and preventing irrigation systems from watering in rainy conditions.
Rain Bird Rotary Nozzles awarded the Smart Approved Watermark
Rain Bird Australia, the authorised distributor for Rain Bird, the world's leading manufacturer of irrigation and weather management products, is proud to announce that its rotary nozzles have been awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark - a sign of distinction devised to assist in the conservation of water.
The Rain Bird rotary nozzles have multiple rotating streams that deliver close-in watering and even coverage throughout the radius range. The low precipitation rate of 15.2mm/hr significantly reduces wasteful run-off.
Designed to fit on Rain Bird spray heads, rotary nozzles provide unsurpassed design flexibility and highly efficient water distribution from 4.0 to 7.3 metres.
With approximately 60% less flow than conventional spray nozzles and an expanded radius of throw, rotary nozzles allow more heads per zone, resulting in lower costs as fewer zones are required. Rotary nozzles are ideal to solve problems caused by diminished pressure or stretched spray.
To find out more about the Rain Bird rotary nozzles and Rain Bird's commitment to the Intelligent Use of Water philosophy, go to www.rainbird.com.au or Freecall Rain Bird on 1800 424 044.
Rain Bird’s Maxicom2 Central Control System wins
Smart Approved WaterMark
The Rain Bird Maxicom2 Irrigation Central Control System has long been a favourite with those responsible for the irrigation of large areas with multiple watering sites. Packed with features such as multiple scheduling, weather monitoring, automatic and manual control options, flow management and Cycle+Soak™, Maxicom2 is ideal for large commercial and industrial applications such as those managed by local councils, sporting clubs, , retirement villages and park and recreation departments.
Now available in version 3.5 with the additional features of Low Flow Alarm and Odd/Even Scheduling, Maxicom2 is among the world’s most sophisticated yet easy-to-operate multi-point irrigation control systems. And it’s one of the most water efficient systems too.
Fulfilling every requirement of Rain Bird’s Intelligent Use Of Water™ core value, Maxicom2 makes the very best use of every drop of water available while ensuring that lawns, parks and reserves receive an adequate water supply. Little wonder then that the Rain Bird Maxicom2 Irrigation Central Control System received the prestigious Smart Approved WaterMark Award from an expert panel of judges on September 4, 2007.
It is the only Central Control System that has been awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark certification in Australia.
Intelligent and Smart Approved. That’s Maxicom2 from Rain Bird.
Smart irrigation technology is one of the best ways to save time,
money and water while maintaining beautiful, healthy landscapes.
Until recently, however, cost and complexity have made smart
technology impractical for use in many residential or light
commercial applications. Now, the new SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor
Kit from Rain Bird has the power to change that by giving contractors
View the full press release (PDF: 89 KB)
The 5000 PRS gear driven rotor combines Rain Bird’s award-winning Rain Curtain™ nozzle technology with an in-stem pressure regulator (PRS) which maintains a constant optimum pressure of 45 psi or 3.1 bars at the nozzle, irrespective of inlet pressure, thereby preventing the misting and fogging caused by higher pressures.
The 1800 PRS Series is designed for areas
with high and/or widely fluctuating water pressures, and has
all 1800 Series features, plus a PRS pressure regulator built into the stem. No parts to be installed
at the site, saving you time and money. The 1800 PRS ends misting and fogging caused by high pressure and helps stop water
waste, even when watering occurs in high pressure or windy
conditions
The Rain Bird RSD Series Rain Sensor is
an easy to install, durable and visually pleasing rain sensor
device
suitable
for 24VAC
residential
and commercial
applications. This high quality product saves water and extends
irrigation system life by automatically measuring precipitation
and preventing irrigation systems from watering in rainy conditions.
The 
The Rain Bird Maxicom2 Irrigation Central Control System has long been a favourite with those responsible for the irrigation of large areas with multiple watering sites. Packed with features such as multiple scheduling, weather monitoring, automatic and manual control options, flow management and Cycle+Soak™, Maxicom2 is ideal for large commercial and industrial applications such as those managed by local councils, sporting clubs, , retirement villages and park and recreation departments.